Meet the NQAC Team
Head of Operations/Head of Flying Operations
Sally Scott
Sally was born and raised in Newcastle and Sydney before moving to Far North Queensland with her family in 1990. Sally learnt to fly at the NQAC in 1992 whilst still at school, and in late 1993 after completion of Year 12 started working in the office at the NQAC. Obtaining a commercial pilots licence in late 1995, she continued to work for the NQAC in the office and also doing charter work and scenics. A couple of years later, a chance conversation with the then CFI of the NQAC lead her to do something she never intended on doing, an Instructor Rating.
Sally has continued to work for the NQAC, as CFI/Chief Pilot and testing officer and was in that role for well over a decade. Teaching people to fly has become her life. She also enjoys travelling and has a small cattle property in Mareeba that keeps her busy on her weekends however resides in Cairns during the week.
Sally was also on a volunteer CASA Flying Training advisory Board for 6 years, providing advice to CASA relating to flying training matters.
Grade 2 Flight Instructor/Charter Pilot
Anjana Kandel
Anjana is passionate about flying and enjoys the teaching aspect of it. She grew up in Melbourne and began flight training at Point Cook in 2022. She completed her Commercial Pilot’s Licence in 2023, followed by both her Multi-Engine Instrument Rating and Flight Instructor Rating in 2024. Before entering the workforce, she also obtained her Design Feature Training Endorsement. Anjana has been working as a Grade 2 Flight Instructor with the Aero Club since the beginning of 2025. Outside of flying, she enjoys dancing and staying active through various sports.
Grade 3 Flight Instructor/Charter Pilot
Corbin Smith
Corbin grew up in North Queensland and developed a love for flying, Beginning his flying training in Townsville Early 2022. In his free time, you can find him hitting the sand at the Cairns Esplanade playing Beach Volleyball. He began his journey with the North Queensland Aero Club Mid 2025, where he is currently working as a Grade 3 Flight Instructor and is enjoying working with students through their aviation adventure.